Arlen vs Huntley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,688
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arl, Ary, Arie

Playground Safety Score

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Huntley

Boy #1,701 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing used for hunting"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,701
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hunt, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Arlen Rank #1,688
Huntley Rank #1,701

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1701 for Huntley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlen ___

  • Arlen James
  • Arlen Scott
  • Arlen Ray
  • Arlen Dean
  • Arlen Cole

Huntley ___

  • Huntley James
  • Huntley Reid
  • Huntley Cole
  • Huntley Thomas
  • Huntley Grant
  • Huntley Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Huntley

Fletcher Sawyer Brantley Piper Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Huntley more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Huntley at #1701 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Huntley mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Huntley means "woodland clearing used for hunting" (Old English origin).

Are Arlen and Huntley boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Huntley is primarily a boy name.

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